About this Event
120 years ago, on December 9, 1905, France proclaimed the separation of Church and State, making laïcité one of the fundamental pillars of the Republic.
Laïcité “à la française” is a model unique in the world. It raises questions and controversies, particularly abroad, where it is sometimes perceived as restrictive or even discriminatory. This conception contrasts sharply with the American model, in which freedom of expression and religion, protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution, occupies a central place in the public sphere.
Is laïcité a source of division or of unity? Are the French and American models fundamentally incompatible, or can they converge around certain shared principles? And how can we move beyond the misunderstandings that surround these two visions of the relationship between state, religion, and society?
To explore these questions, join Historian Helena Rosenblatt and Philosopher Emmanuel Kattan for a compelling discussion, moderated by Arthur Plaza.
The conversation will be held in English.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cultural Center, Lycée Français de New York, 505 East 75th Street, New York, United States
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